Abstract

Headache is a common presenting
complaint.
<br>History is the most important tool
for diagnosis.
<br>There are 2 major types of
headache disorder - primary and
secondary.
<br>There are certain features that are
cause for concern, for example,
onset of a new headache after the
age of 50, new-onset headache in
a patient with HIV, headache associated
with pregnancy.
<br>Most chronic daily headaches are
benign.
<br>Analgesic overuse is a common
cause of chronic daily headache.